Government First Grade College Honnali-577 217 Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) Report for the year 2015-16 Every year IQAC conducted an Orientation programme for newly admitted students of all courses. This year the programme has been conducted between 6-7-2015 to 9-7-2015 to orient the fresher’s about the general topics of variuos subjects. On 6-7-2015, the programme was inaugurated by Sri.K.Basavarajappa, Principal GJC, Honnali. In his inaugural address he revealed the values of Education and importance of higher education. Prof.K.G.Umapathi, Principal of our college presided over the function and delivered a speech in relation to the history of Honnali and College. Later, Dr.B.G.Channappa, HOD of Kannada, gave the informations on the Development of Kannada Literature. At the end, Prof.A.M.Mallikarjun, HOD of Political Science, has given the informations on Career Guidance, Time Management and Campus Discipline. On 7-7-2015, Prof.D.C.Patil, HOD of English, delivered a lecture on Essentiality of English Language and Communication Skills. Dr.Vidya T Pawar, HOD of Sociology, discussed about women Adolescent problems and solutions. Prof. Rajakumar M., HOD of History, provided the informations regarding NSS Activities. Prof.NagarajNaik M, Librarian, revealed the importance of Library. On 8-7-2015, Prof.Harish P.S., Physical director, enlighten about Physical Education and RedCross. Prof.Ramesh M.N., HOD of Economics, informed about the Co-curricular activities and Internal Assessment. Prof.Arasaiah, HOD of Mathematics, presented a ppt on Importance of Science. Prof.B.M.Sadashivaiah, HOD of Education, explained the Educational Skills. On 9-7-2015, Sri.Raghunatharao Tappe, District Nodal officer, gave details about the Refoms in Banking Sector. Finally we take feedback from the students about this programme. On 13-7-2015, Prof.Panduranga H., HOD of Commerce and management, explained the importance of their subjects particularly for B.Com and BBM students. Also Prof.M.D.Raghavendra elucidated on Examination pattern. Sri.Prasanthkumar, Lecturer, explained the opportunities and Sri.Vinayaka, Lecturer, adviced on time management. On 28th July-2015, a programme to pay homage to the well known President and Missile man of India, Dr.APJ AbdulKalam was arranged to mark his death. In this programme few students and Professors remembered the achivements and life style of Kalam. In the month of August, IQAC provided the statistical informations regarding admissions, results, scholarships etc. to prepare SSR for NAAC purpose. On 30th March 2016, IQAC and Placement Cell organized a workshop on “Career Opportunities for Graduates” for final degree students. In this workshop, Sri.Mohankumar M., Spardha coaching centre, Shimoga, told the website address of various departments of central and state governments. In the beginning, he has given the details of UPSC Jobs available and nature of the competitive Exams. Later, he concentrated on KPSC Exams and the related syllabus. He illustrated the Genaral studies with some model questions. Also he explained about RRB, Police and IBPS recruitments and jobs available in private sectors particularly for B.Com & BBM students. He listed the areas in which GK questions were asked and finally mentioned the list of books for reference to get success in competitive exams. In this way the resource person gave the informations step by step. About 200 students participated and acquired the benefit of this programme. Students expressed good opinions about this programme and resource person. IQAC has facilitated all departments to conduct special lectures and document the programmes. In addition to this, at the end of academic year, we collected feedback from final year students about the institution and permanent faculty, subject wise. Paying homage to Dr.APJ Abdul Kalam Sri.Mohankumar M. giving the career guidance Students hearing the speech Student’s opinion about the career guidance programme In association with all the units of our college, the IQAC organised Rastriya Yuva Saptaha programme between 12-01-2016 to 19-01-2016 to commemorate the 153rd birth anniversary of the great saint Swamivivekananda who spread the values of spiritiality all over the world. On 12-01-2016, Sri.Pramod Maharaj, Sri.Ramakrishna Mission, Shimoga inaugurated the seven days events for the youths. In his inaugural speech, Maharaj enlighten on the Indian Culture and he insisted the students to read about Swamivivekananda. Prof.Ramesh M.N. presided over the function. The presence of all the staff members and students grace the function. On 13-01-2016, the programme was arranged by the Cultural Forum. Social awareness Skit and Folklore songs are perfomed by the NGO groups, Shruthi Samskruthika Kala team(R), Kagathur and Abhivekti Kala team(R), Honnali. On 14-01-2016, Rovers and Rangers unit conducted pick and speak competitions on the topic “Role of Youths in Literacy” for the students. About twenty students participated and expressed their Ideas. On 16-01-2016, a special lecture was arranged by the NSS unit on “Youths and NSS”. The resource person was Sri.G.R.Lava, Lecturer in Kannada, Sahyadri Arts & Commerce College, Shimoga. In his Speech he dragged the attention of students towards the severe prblems of the society and how the youths can help to takle such problems through NSS activities. On 18-01-2016, RedCross unit organized a debate competition for the students on “Is it possible to bring peace in the country merely by Conferences and Discussions”. More than 15 students participated and debated the issues for and against. On the same day afternoon, the department of Sports organised the rural sports for the students such as Kabaddi, tug-of-war etc. Students participated and enjoy the games. Finally on 19-01-2016, valedictory programme was arranged. Sri.Sharadeshananda Maharaj, President, Sriramakrishnashrama, Harihar, delivered the valedictory speech. In his talk, he narrated the stories related to the principles of Swamivivekananda to our students. On 1st & 2nd April-2016, we organised a series of special lectures in association with Cultural Forum of our college to facilitate the learning of students in all the subjects. On first day twelve lectures were arranged by 12 departments in parallel sessions followed by the inaugural function. Porf.B.R.Dhananjaya, Associate professor, Dept. of Commerce, GFGC, Shimoga, inaugurated the programme and delivered the inaugural address. He explained the use of such lectures in enhancing the subject knowledge of the students. The presence of all staff members and students beautify the function. On second day seven special lectures were arranged by 7 departments in parallel session subject wise. After the completion of all the special lectures the valedictory function followed. The function was presided by Prof.Ramesh M.N., Principal of our college. This programme was designed and executed by Prof.Arasaiah, IQAC Co-ordinator and Prof.A.M.Mallikarjun, Cultural Co-ordinator. On 20th and 21st April2016 we take students feed back about the teachers and institution. CULTURAL UNIT: The inauguration of Cultural, NSS, Scouts & Guides, Sports and Redcross activities was held on 10-10-2015. This programme was inaugurated by Sri.D.G.Shanthana Gowdaru, MLA, Honnali. Dr.C. Shivalingappa, Rtd. Principal was the chief guest who gave the useful informations to the students. This programme was presided by Prof.M.N.Ramesh, Principal. Our college students Mala G.B. and Rashmi C.S. participated in a debate on “Ban on Bad omens Act” for and against was organised by GFGC, Hiriyur in association with Rotary club on 01-03-2016. Mala G.B. got second place. On 14-03-2016, 30 students participated in inter collegiate conference on “Viveka Yuva Jagruthi” at SriRamakrishnashram(R), Harihar. From 12-01-2016 to 19-01-2016 Swamivivekananda’s 153rd birth anniversary was celebrated by organising week long programme called YUVA SAPTHAHA. On 16th, 17th and 18th April- 2016, annual cultural competitions were conducted for our students to encourage their talents in extracurricular activities. The Prizes were distributed to the winners in the college valedictory programme. Inauguration of Rastriya Yuva Saptaha Programme Folklore songs by Shruthi kala tanda, Kagathur A drama ondu oorina kathe by Shruthi team Valedictory address by Sharadeshananda swamiji Inauguration of Special lectures by Prof.Dhananjaya Students at inaugural function NSS UNIT: On 20-06-2015 International Yoga day was celebrated. On 24-07-2015 Plantation programme was arranged. This was inaugurated by the principal of our college. 69th Independence Day was celebrated on 15-08-2015 with patriotism. The programme was arranged by the physical director Prof.Harish P.S. Principal Prof.M.N.Ramesh flag hoisted and delivered his presedential remark on this occasion. On 08-10-2015 Sadbhavan divas and Communal Harony day was celebrated. On 27-10-2015 Maharshi Valmiki jayanthi was celebrated. On 01-11-2015 Kannada Rajyotsva programme has been arranged. Principal delivered a speech on the liberation of Karnataka. On 26-01-2016, 67th Republic day was celebrated. From 26-02-2016 to 03-003-2016 the annual special camp was organized in a village called Odeyarahattur 8kms away from Honnali. This programme was inaugurated by Sri.Odeyara Channamallikarjuna Shivacharya Swamiji and Sri. D.G. Shanthana Gowdru, MLA Honnali. Our college principal Prof. M.N. Ramesh was the president of the programme. In this camp every day cleaning campaign was conducted in the village and in the evening a special lecture was arranged. Every evening a team wise cultural programme was organized by the participants. During this camp on 29th February 2016 a free Vaccination programme was arranged for the cows with the help of Veternary hospital, Odeyarahattur. On 01-03-2016 a free health chek camp has been arranged for the villagers. Plantation of Saplings in college campus Prof. Varadaraj delivering a lecture on Communal harmony Inaugural Speech by Sri.Sharadeshananda swamiji Dr.Rajakumar explaining about health NSS Jatha Cleaning drainage ROVERS AND RANGERS UNIT: On 21-08-2015 to mark the birth anniversary of Late.Kondajji Basappa, a special lecture was organised.